WHUS76 KEKA 151011
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
311 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.260416T0200Z-260416T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.260416T2100Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
311 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  2 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon
  through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

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/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.260415T2200Z-260416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0012.260416T1200Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
311 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. For the
  Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
  through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

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/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.260415T1400Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
311 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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PZZ470-151815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.260415T1200Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
311 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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